Omar Rising
Aisha Saeed
📚 Genre
Middle Grade Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Contemporary Social Issues
🏢 Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books (an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group)
📅 Publication Year
2022
🔢 ISBN
978-0593108581
About This Book
Omar gets a scholarship to Ghalib Academy, an elite boarding school in Pakistan. However, he soon discovers it is rigged against 'scholarship kids' who must achieve impossible grades and perform manual labor while others relax. The story follows Omar's journey as he stands up against systemic injustice. The cover features a hand reaching for a star, wrapped in thorns, surrounded by symbols of learning and curiosity like telescopes and books.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
224 pages
Edition
First Edition, Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Series
Companion novel to 'Amal Unbound', can be read as a standalone.
Target Audience
Middle Grade (Ages 10-14), Grades 5-8
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. The dust jacket is intact with crisp edges and vibrant color. No visible tearing or significant shelf wear on the spine or corners.
Estimated Value
$12-$18
Rarity
Common. This is a contemporary best-selling title still in active print and widely available in bookstores and libraries.
Historical Significance
A critical look at social stratification and educational inequality in Pakistan. It is a highly acclaimed follow-up to the Global Read Aloud selection 'Amal Unbound'.
Collector Notes
For collectors, look for the 'First Edition' statement on the copyright page and a full number line ending in '1'. Value is highest when the dust jacket is crisp and free of price-clipping or library stickers. As a contemporary middle-grade title, its value lies more in literary merit than financial rarity at this time.
Similar Books
Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed, Front Desk by Kelly Yang, Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga, The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani
Notable Features
Includes a header noting the author is a New York Times bestseller for 'Amal Unbound'. This copy appears to be the standard trade hardcover edition.